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New Porsche 718 T Boxster And Cayman Revealed

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The Porsche 911 Carrera T has been a hit with enthusiasts and the company is following up by introducing the new 718 T. Available in both Boxster and Cayman guise, the 718 T is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 295 hp (220 kW / 300 PS) and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. The engine can be paired to either a six-speed manual or an optional PDK gearbox. The engine enables both models to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds with the manual, while the PDK is 0.2 seconds quicker. In Sport Plus mode, the cars rocket to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds before topping out at 170 mph (275 km/h). While the engine carries over from the standard model, the 718 T features a Porsche Active Suspension Management system which reduces the ride height by 20mm. The model also has active engine mounts, a locking rear differential and torque vectoring technology. Styling changes are relatively minor, but the 718 T is distinguished...

Ferrari Unveils New, Entry-Level GTC4 Lusso T With A 602HP Turbo V8

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Ferrari's first ever four-seater with a turbocharged V8 engine will make its official debut at the upcoming  Paris Auto Show . This turbocharged version comes hot on the heels of the GTC4Lusso, which  already raised the bar  in terms of performance for Ferrari's signature four-seater 12-cylinder GTs. To hear the Prancing Horse put it, the GTC4Lusso T is aimed  "squarely at drivers looking for range as well as sporty driving and versatility." Powered by a 3.9-liter V8 turbo, good for 602hp (610 PS) and 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) of torque, the GTC4Lusso T is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.5 seconds, before maxing out at slightly over 320 km/h (198 mph). Compared to the more powerful  non-turbocharged GTC4Lusso , this new version is slower by just 0.1 seconds to 100 km/h. In fact, the engine in the GTC4Lusso T is an evolution of the V8 turbo that won "International Engine of the Year 2016" - with peak power coming at 7,500 rpm and pea...